Title: OT Security Architect
OT Security Architect – Safeguard the Future of Energy
The security of our Operational Technology (OT) is mission-critical. At Cadent, we are on a journey to enhance resilience, fortify cyber defences, and drive security innovation across our gas distribution network. If you’re passionate about securing critical infrastructure, this is your opportunity to make an impact.
As an OT Security Architect, you will lead the design and implementation of cybersecurity frameworks for SCADA, IIoT, and OT environments, ensuring compliance with NCSC CAF, NIS, and IEC 62443 standards. You will collaborate with cybersecurity teams, network engineers, and operational specialists to develop secure-by-design solutions that protect Cadent’s infrastructure against emerging cyber threats.
Why you'll love this role
Imagine shaping the future of network connectivity with a national infrastructure leader. At Cadent, you'll work on cutting-edge network technologies and pioneering security innovations. You'll be part of a passionate team, collaborating with industry experts who share your drive for excellence.
- Security Architecture & Strategy – Develop robust OT security architectures, ensuring resilience against cyber threats.
- Stakeholder Collaboration – Work closely with Digital Delivery, Risk & Security, and Operational teams to integrate security best practices into OT solutions.
- Risk Management – Conduct threat modelling and risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and implement proactive security measures.
- Designing Secure Systems – Oversee the deployment of IAM, PAM, Zero Trust, and network segmentation solutions to protect OT environments.
- Regulatory Compliance – Ensure adherence to government and industry security regulations, including NIS, IEC 62443, and NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework.
What you'll bring
- Extensive experience in OT/SCADA security architecture and cyber risk management.
- Strong understanding of industrial security controls, network segmentation, and endpoint protection.
- Experience designing and implementing SIEM, Vulnerability Management, and Threat Detection & Response solutions.
- Familiarity with IT/OT convergence, IIoT security challenges, and secure remote access solutions.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage technical teams, business leaders, and external regulators.
Please note that this position will close on Sunday 6th April, with interviews scheduled shortly after.
Disclaimer: While the closing date is set as mentioned, we reserve the right to close the application process earlier if necessary, depending on the unique circumstances of each role.
At Cadent, we’re thrilled to be part of the future of UK energy! We have a clear roadmap to drive our performance to the forefront of our industry and support the UK government in achieving its net zero targets by 2050.
We’re making a difference through innovation and new ways of working. Together, we’re shaping a cleaner, greener future for our 11 million customers, whom we put at the heart of everything we do.
What’s In It for You
Here at Cadent, we recognise that our people are truly unsung heroes. Quietly confident, delivering every day - that’s why we’re committed to supporting our people to get the best out of themselves. For this role, we offer:
- Private Medical Insurance for you, your partner and your family available through MyChoices, our flexible benefits programme, with access to a 24 hour Bupa HealthLine
- 25 days’ holiday, plus 8 statutory days and an option to buy or sell holiday days
- An Annual Performance Bonus of up to 15% of your salary
- A generous pension scheme where the company double matches your contributions up to 12% i.e. if you contribute 6% a month, the company will contribute 12%
- A competitive salary that’s reviewed each year against the market median salary for your role, skills, knowledge and experience
- Generous family policies and flexible benefits
- A free Employee Assistance Line where you can get support and advice on any of the challenges you’re facing, completely confidentially
- Support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, course fees, books, examination fees and time off for study leave – so long as it’s relevant to your role
- Plus many more benefits that help you join the dots between your work and home life!
We support a healthy work-life balance and are open to flexible working options.
Diversity and Inclusion
Don’t meet every requirement? No problem! If you’re excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification mentioned, we would still love for you to submit your application – you may just be the right person for this role or other opportunities at Cadent.
We value diversity and are committed to being an equitable employer. Our employee communities – Women in Cadent, Pride at Work (LGBTQ+), Embrace (ethnicity and religion), Thrive! (disability), the Cadent Military Community, the Grief Awareness Community, and the Men's Engagement Network (M.E.N) – can’t wait to welcome you!
Circle Back Initiative
As a proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we ensure all candidates receive a response to their application.
What’s next?
To be considered for this role, please submit your application with an up-to-date CV and our Talent Acquisition team will get in touch soon. To learn more about Cadent, visit our website at Home | Cadent (cadentgas.com)
Be part of something big. Help shape the future of gas for generations to come.
